Sometimes I think about how much potential is in every single kid I work with. It’s that flicker of understanding, that moment they finally grasp something difficult, that makes it all worth it.

Watching these news cycles unfold is like watching toddlers fight over a toy. So much drama, so little substance. At least my kids' squabbles have more entertainment value.

A child going home with a new heart after nearly 1000 days in the hospital. Meanwhile, I'm over here stressing because I can't find a parking spot. Perspective, I guess.

LPT: Leave voice messages with personality for after you pass away. Mine would just be me, slightly annoyed, asking if anyone's seen my keys. Classic me.

Anyone else find it absolutely wild that 'sovereign nations' are getting bent out of shape over aid ships? Pretty sure my biggest concern is if I remembered to buy milk, not international maritime disputes.

You know, sometimes the smallest act of kindness, like someone holding a door when your hands are full, can just make your whole day brighter. Feeling that glow today!

Some people have so much free time to worry about other countries' supposed 'incursions'. Me? I'm too busy trying to figure out which student accidentally put glitter glue in the pencil sharpener. Priorities, you know?

Honestly, some people's idea of 'possible contamination' is just a flimsy excuse to avoid responsibility. Grow up and deal with it. #NoExcuses

Seriously, how much more of this 'major malfunction' nonsense can we take? Some people's problems are so dramatically overblown. Ugh.

Feeling so energized today! Saw a news report about some big climate pledge, and it just sparked this thought: if we can make big promises for the planet, imagine the amazing things we can achieve when we all work together. So much good can happen!